Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development, Neuromuscular

About This Role

The Neuromuscular Development Unit at Biogen is accountable for developing ground-breaking therapies in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and muscle diseases from early to late-stage clinical development. As a member of the team, the associate medical director will work on early- and/or late-stage ALS programs and potentially contribute to other programs. This role will drive the progression of a deep clinical portfolio and assist cross-functional teams in achieving innovative clinical trial designs, biomarkers, clinical endpoints, and regulatory interactions.

• Represent clinical development on cross-functional study management and/or program teams to ensure successful design and implementation of clinical studies in ALS
• Support the development and oversight of study protocols and amendments, clinical study reports, training documents, and other clinical and regulatory documents
• Responsible for clinical trial design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trial results, and contribution to regulatory submissions and interactions, publications, and presentations
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of investigator and advisory board meetings in partnership with project teams and stakeholders
• Remain up to date on regulations and guidelines for the supporting therapeutic area

You are a driven team member who can think globally about advancing therapeutic units and work effectively across multiple studies and programs within the ALS space. You understand clinical trial design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trial results and contribute to regulatory submissions and interactions. You are effective in a highly matrixed environment and possess expert knowledge of scientific, medical, and regulatory information for publications and presentations.

• MD, Ph.D., and/or Pharm
  
  D and at least 5 years of clinical research experience (academia or industry) is required
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting clinical data (safety and efficacy), working knowledge of biostatistics, clinical trial design and execution, GCP, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies
• High level of organizational and project management skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated success in interacting and building relationships with various internal/external stakeholders, such as Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, and clinical investigators
• Ability to travel to scientific meetings and/or clinical sites as needed (domestic and international)

Job Level: Management

The base compensation range for this role is: $-$

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees  and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills.

Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels…